Biologist

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East Anglia | United Kingdom

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Biologist

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Salary25,000 - 32,000

Description

Biology Scientist

Location: Cambridge

Contract: Full-time and permanent

Sector: Biotechnology

Salary: £25,000 - £32,000 depending on experience

Work Hours: 40 hrs a week, Monday to Friday (09:00 – 17:30)

Our client is an innovative biotechnology company based outside of the centre of Cambridge. They have built a platform to synthesis DNA which provides exciting possibilities for ensuring cheaper, faster and more accurate DNA / gene constructs than traditional plasmid-based methods. They also support with AAV and Lipid-nanoparticle drug delivery projects. In a key phase of their growth, our client is looking to hire a Scientist into their product validation, development and optimisation teams on a full-time and permanent basis.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for a Biological BSc / MSc holder who has experience in a biological laboratory in industry (or equivalent experience). As a Biology Scientist, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the MSAT teams with DNA / RNA and new product development projects.
• Design your own experiments to support the R&D and manufacturing teams.
• Working on laboratory projects to support product validation, development and optimisation.
• Using a range of molecular biology techniques (gel electrophoresis, DNA and RNA handling, plasmid preparations etc).
• QC testing on products.
• Attending company / team meetings.
• Additional responsibilities not included in this list.

Skills and Experience Needed

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• BSc or MSc in Biology (essential – equivalent experience welcome)
• Prior industry experience in a biological laboratory (essential - equivalent experience welcome).
• Hands on experience of a variety of molecular biology techniques. Some examples may include gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, cloning, gene editing, DNAand RNA handling (essential).
• Excellent attention to detail. (essential).
• Ability to work effectively in a team and individually (essential).
• Existing right to work in the UK (essential).
• Use of Design of Experiment (DoE) principles (desired).

The Package

As an up-and-coming Cambridge Biotech, our client is able to offer a competitive salary, progression options and benefits package including private pension.

To Apply

If you would like to apply to this opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to Charlie Cox at [email protected] – alternatively, please call Charlie on 07903 204577.

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